The Sindh government has rejected the Dairy Farmers Association’s (DFA) demand to increase the retail price of milk to Rs. 300 per litre, In
Speaking on ARY News’ Bakhabar Savera,Sadie, Advisor to the Sindh Government, made it clear that the provincial administration “will not bow to pressure” from dairy farmers. She acknowledged that milk prices in most parts of the country have already crossed Rs., but said Sindh aims to maintain the current rate for public relief.
Javed added that a final decision on milk pricing is still pending, as the Commissioner’s Office has directed that milk quality must first be tested before any revision. She emphasized that if anyone increases prices without government approval, action will be taken.
Meanwhile, DFA spokesperson Ghulam Shabbir DarInTHE if their demand for a price adjustment is ignored. He said farmers initially sought an increase to Rs. 250 per litre due to rising production costs, but if the government continues to delay, protests will begin after October 11, and the association will approach the courts.
Dar explained that fodder costs have surged from Rs. 500–600 per maund to as high as Rs. 1,200, andR.
In response, Javed confirmed that the Karachi Commissioner is in contact with dairy farmers, and a committee with representatives from various departments has been formed to find a resolution through dialogue.
However, the DFA rejected her claim,not included in the committee.
Javed warned that further price hikes would make milk unaffordable for ordinary citizens already struggling with inflation. She also noted that the Sindh Food Authority recently seized 127 litres of milk, of which 71 litres wer, while several shops were sealed and fined—most violations originating from Karachi’s Lea Market.
Earlier, the DFA had threatened to raise prices unilaterally from October 11, after a meeting at the Commissioner’s House in Karachi failed to reach an agreement between farmers, wholesalers, and retailers over a new price notification.
